RENT composer Jonathan Larson’s sister
celebrates her birthday in London
on opening night of THE JONATHAN LARSON PROJECT
The Jonathan Larson Project is a show about a young man following his heart in New York City trying to change the world. The show offers a rare and exhilarating window into Larson’s creative world, featuring previously unheard songs from the late composer’s archives. They illuminate the artistry, activism, and restless imagination of one of musical theatre’s most influential voices.
The 2026 London production holds special significance, marking 30 years since Jonathan Larson’s death in January 1996 from an aortic dissection just one day before Rent’s first performance in New York.
Cast:
Max Harwood (breakout star as Jamie New in the film Everybody’s Talking About Jamie), Marcus Collins (original West End cast of Kinky Boots), Natalie Kassanga (Satine in Moulin Rouge the Musical, Irene Roth in Crazy For You, Deena Jones in Dreamgirls), Michael Mather (Smoggie Queens on BBC3 and Fiyero on the international tour of Wicked), Imelda Warren-Green (Kathy and Stella Solve a Murder in the West End), plus Georgie Butler and Edward Flynn Haddon, who were chosen over 600 performers in an open search led by Emmy-nominated casting director Rob Kelly, making their professional debuts as covers.
Creative team:
Director John Simpkins
Musical Director Livi Van Warmelo
Movement Director Taylor Walker
Set Designer Nate Bertone
Lighting Designer Sam Biondolillo
Costume Designer Jean Gray
Video Designer Alex Basco Koch
Casting: Rob Kelly
Production Manager Esme Driscoll
Producers: Thomas Hopkins SAMS Entertainment
Co-Producer: Cason Cane
Executive Producer: Julie Larson
LISTINGS INFO
Thomas Hopkins SAMS Entertainment
&
Julie Larson
proudly present
The Jonathan Larson Project
Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson
Conceived by Jennifer Ashley Tepper
By arrangement with
Music Theatre International
Directed by John Simpkins
Southwark Playhouse Borough
77-85 Newington Causeway
London SE1 6BD
Thursday 9 July – Saturday 22 August, 2026
7pm Monday Saturday
2.30pm Matinee Tuesday & Saturday
How To Get There: The nearest stations are
Borough and Elephant & Castle
Tickets are available from: www.jonathanlarson.co.uk
Instagram: @jonathanlarsonproject
Ticket Prices: £10 – £35
Age Guidance: 12+
Running time:90 mins (no interval)